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Description: The SparkFun Tinker Kit (STK) is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the Arduino programming language. The STK is our newest version of the former SparkFun Mini Inventor’s Kit, blended with elements of our educator MESA kit. Each SparkFun Tinker Kit includes everything you need to complete 11 circuits that will teach you how to blink an LED, read sensors, drive servos, and more. You don’t need any previous programming or electronics experience to use this kit.
The online STK Experiment Guide (in the Documents section below) contains step-by-step instructions of how to connect each circuit with the included parts. Full example code is provided and explained, and even includes troubleshooting tips in case something goes wrong.
The kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for beginners ages 10 and up. This miniature version of the SIK will help prove that anyone can (and should) play around with cutting-edge electronics in a fun and playful way while not breaking the bank.
Get Started With the STK Experiment Guide!
Circuit Examples:
- Circuit 1: Blinking an LED
- Circuit 2: Reading a Potentiometer
- Circuit 3: Driving an RGB LED
- Circuit 4: Driving Multiple LEDs
- Circuit 5: Reading a Button Press
- Circuit 6: Reading a Photoresistor
- Circuit 7: Reading a Temperature Sensor
- Circuit 8: Using a Servo Motor
- Circuit 9: Driving a Motor with an H-Bridge
- Circuit 10: Controlling a Motor with Inputs
- Circuit 11: Reading Serial Data
Kit includes:
- SparkFun RedBoard
- Breadboard - Self-Adhesive (White)
- Servo – Sub-Micro Size
- Hobby Gearmotor – 200 RPM (Pair)
- Temperature Sensor – TMP36
- Mini Photocell
- SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable – 6 Foot
- Jumper Wires – 7" M/M 30 AWG (30 Pack)
- LED – RGB Clear Common Cathode
- Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green LEDs
- 10K Trimpot
- Momentary Pushbutton Switch – 12mm
- H-Bridge Motor Driver 1A
- Battery Holder - 4xAA to Barrel Jack Connector
- 330 and 10K Resistors
Documents:
Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Based on 5 ratings:
Fun but hard to tell what plugs into what
I had fun but had a hard time telling what plugged into what from the diagram. Even making it larger. Might be a good idea on the temperature on to make sure people know which way is correct. I had it backwards. I still have a blister from a week ago. At the bottom for troubleshooting it does tell you that if it gets hot, pull wires, etc. Too late for me. Still loved getting everything working.
Quite a fun toy.
Had to remove the old file to insert the new one. Then it was a question as to which port which turned out to be 7. These are a lot simpler and more reliable than the wire spring clip boards.
Gateway drug to the arduino world.
First i bought this kit, tinkered for a while. the projects helped me get familiar with arduino, and the basics of programming. after a while it became less and less difficult to complete projects with the provided materials, so i had to come up with new projects to get that same enjoyment… well a few weeks later my workbench is covered in parts, my solder spool is running low, and im dreaming of project ideas.
Its good.
Love Tinkering
One of the best projects kits I’ve ever owned. Thorough and it WORKS! I’m into experiment #3 and headed to #4. Cant wait till we get to the motors.
The link to the STK Experiment Guide and the Getting Started button both return 404 errors.
Should be all fixed now. Sorry about that!
Thanks! Ignore the customer service email I just sent.